Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Our app offers a unique feature that allows you to ask questions directly on the product page.
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AI CRM & management for your store including tasks, automations, order notes, team and reminders.
| Metric | Ask Questions by BuddyApps | NoteDesk ‑ CRM & Automations |
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| Rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 2 | ★ 10 |
| Free plan | — | ★ Yes |
| Pricing | $39.99 one-time charge | ★ Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | 1 tier | ★ 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 3 | 3 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Jan 2016 | Aug 2020 |
Ask Questions by BuddyApps and NoteDesk ‑ CRM & Automations are evenly matched on rating (5.0★ vs 5.0★) — the differentiator comes down to pricing fit, feature breadth, and which app's interaction pattern suits your team's workflow.
On pricing, NoteDesk ‑ CRM & Automations offers a free tier (Free plan available) while Ask Questions by BuddyApps starts at $39.99 one-time charge. The free option meaningfully reduces evaluation cost, particularly at low usage volumes where the entry-paid tier can outpace the value delivered.
Recommended evaluation path: install both apps' free tiers (where available) and run them in parallel on a small cohort for 7-14 days before committing. The data tables below show the per-feature breakdown — for most merchants the deciding factor will be a single integration or workflow detail that's hard to compare from listing pages alone.
This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical Shopify App Store listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.
Read each app's audit: Ask Questions by BuddyApps audit • NoteDesk ‑ CRM & Automations audit
| Keyword | Ask Questions by BuddyApps | NoteDesk ‑ CRM & Automations |
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| staff notification | Not ranked | #10 |
| staff | Not ranked | #13 |
| notifications | Not ranked | #19 |
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NoteDesk ‑ CRM & Automations is the cheaper option — it offers a free plan (Free plan available). Ask Questions by BuddyApps starts at $39.99 one-time charge. Both publish their pricing on the Shopify App Store; AppRanks mirrors what's listed on each refresh cycle.
Ask Questions by BuddyApps (5.0★, 2 reviews) and NoteDesk ‑ CRM & Automations (5.0★, 10 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating — both sit at 5.0★. NoteDesk ‑ CRM & Automations does carry the larger published review base (10 vs 2). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. NoteDesk ‑ CRM & Automations has the deeper published review base (10 vs 2), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.
Ask Questions by BuddyApps typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (2 reviews). NoteDesk ‑ CRM & Automations typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (10 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. Ask Questions by BuddyApps and NoteDesk ‑ CRM & Automations both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Ask Questions by BuddyApps" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
